Congratulations to UDEV Central! Dubai rewards National Police investigations against illegal gambling and betting fraud
The Central Unit for Specialized and Violent Crime (UDEV Central) of the National Police will receive one of the World Police Summit Awards 2026 on November 18, in recognition of the investigations carried out by the Gambling Control Service (CENPIDA).
The World Police Summit has announced the winners of its international awards, which recognize police excellence in 13 categories.
The award to the UDEV Central distinguishes the work of the Gambling Control Service, specialized in the investigation of illegal gambling, fraudulent betting, sports corruption and crimes linked to this activity.
Within this service is the National Police Centre for Integrity in Sport and Betting (CENPIDA), whose work has led to important investigations against criminal organisations dedicated to the fixing of sports competitions and betting fraud, many of them with international connections.
The award ceremony will be held on 18 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, coinciding with the closing of the fifth edition of the World Police Summit, which will bring together police officials and security specialists from around the world from 16 to 18 November.
This year's awards have received more than 700 nominations from more than 60 countries, which reinforces the international dimension of this recognition of the work of the Spanish National Police.
UDEV Central will be represented in Dubai during the ceremony to collect an award that recognizes the collective work of its researchers and their contribution to the fight against crime in the gaming and betting sector.
From INFOPLAY we congratulate the UDEV Central and the professionals of the Gaming Control Service and CENPIDA for this well-deserved international recognition.